Model David Gandy becomes a dad

by Emma's Diary | December 03, 2018The highest paid male model in Britain has become a father with his Barrister girlfriendModel David Gandy, who stars in advertisements for Dolce and Gabana aftershave and Marks and Spencer underwear, has welcomed his first child together with his girlfriend Stephanie Mendoros, who is a Barrister.

The little girl was born last week and has been named Matilda. David announced the news on his Instagram page today, with a picture of himself taking his daughter out in her baby carrier.

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David had revealed that his baby was due “any day now” when he attended the launch of the new Range Rover Evoke at the Old Truman Brewery in London on November 22. The couple joked back in June that they were going to need a bigger car!

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In an interview with the Daily Mail earlier this year, David spoke about his hopes for having a large family: “My sister has five children. So I have five nephews and nieces. We have great fun together bouncing around on the trampoline when I go to visit them. Dora too. They all want to play. I've seen them growing up. It's a great family.”

Stephanie is a criminal lawyer with a London firm and defends those charge with crimes such as violence, robbery and knife crime. She is said to be very skilled at representing very young or vulnerable defendants.

David is a big fan of racing cars and is a supporter of several charities including Battersea Dogs and Cats Home.

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